as in expansion
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of escalation
In hindsight, this lack of support by a close ally was an early indication of the questionable nature of the American military escalation.
—
Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The decision marks the latest escalation in a long-simmering feud between DeSantis and Perez, who has sought to assert the House’s independence after years in which lawmakers largely aligned with the governor’s priorities.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
That's a coach who got pushback and chose escalation.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
This is why the present moment demands not escalation in rhetoric, but a recovery of moral clarity.
—William E. Lori, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
With systems like Starlink designed for redundancy, achieving meaningful offensive effects may now require a higher degree of escalation, raising both operational and political risks.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The suspension is the latest escalation in President Kais Saied’s widening crackdown on civil society, which has increasingly criminalized journalism, activism and political opposition.
—Ghaya Ben Mbarek, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Indeed, depending on how things go this fall, this could be ground zero for the next escalation in the gerrymandering wars that threaten to take America into a redistricting nuclear winter.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2026
Iran’s military is also signaling a possible conventional escalation if Tehran’s demands are not met, threatening specific targets in the neighboring gulf states that are still repairing damage from the last round of attacks.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The decision marks the latest escalation in a long-simmering feud between DeSantis and Perez, who has sought to assert the House’s independence after years in which lawmakers largely aligned with the governor’s priorities.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
That's a coach who got pushback and chose escalation.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
This is why the present moment demands not escalation in rhetoric, but a recovery of moral clarity.
—William E. Lori, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
With systems like Starlink designed for redundancy, achieving meaningful offensive effects may now require a higher degree of escalation, raising both operational and political risks.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
The suspension is the latest escalation in President Kais Saied’s widening crackdown on civil society, which has increasingly criminalized journalism, activism and political opposition.
—Ghaya Ben Mbarek, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Indeed, depending on how things go this fall, this could be ground zero for the next escalation in the gerrymandering wars that threaten to take America into a redistricting nuclear winter.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2026
Iran’s military is also signaling a possible conventional escalation if Tehran’s demands are not met, threatening specific targets in the neighboring gulf states that are still repairing damage from the last round of attacks.
—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for escalation
Noun
-
Yet another secondary effect of the Iran war is the expansion of modern drone warfare to the Persian Gulf region.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Saudi Arabia’s East-West Petroline pipeline is operating near its 7 million-barrel-per-day capacity, with expansion plans under review.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The first Gulf War, in 1991, doubled oil prices and sparked inflation.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
-
While they are all expected to leave interest rates unchanged, investors are keen to know how officials view the inflation threat posed by the oil shock stemming from the US-Iran conflict.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The Moon supports steady growth from Jupiter, helping practical choices create a sense of calm.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
-
Earnings from India’s bellwether software services exporters have reinforced investor concerns about the sector’s growth prospects, signaling that the downturn in their stocks has further to run.—
Ashutosh Joshi,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Breast enlargement is seen and may or may not include the production of milk.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
-
City Hall has filed an appeal against a court ruling in favor of the Council’s expansion of CityFHEPS last year, U-turning a campaign pledge to drop the lawsuit and move forward with the costly enlargement to the municipal housing voucher program.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
This achievement offers important lessons for those seeking to defend democracy from authoritarian creep around the world.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
-
If the reader cannot answer those questions quickly, doubt creeps in.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Similarly, tax algorithmic amplification of distressing content and hyper-personalized targeting of minors so kids’ vulnerabilities and fears aren’t unnecessarily fueled for profit.—
Larz May,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
-
Without a bullhorn or any sort of amplification, Bovino informed the crowd that they were being dispersed.—
A.C. Thompson,
ProPublica,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Other symptoms include difficulty breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
-
Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation may also be common symptoms.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The biopic, which came to theaters on April 24, stars the late King of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson as his uncle in Michael's rise to fame.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
-
If Florida is worried about China’s rise, dismantling educational and cultural exchanges is a foolish response.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Escalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escalation. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
